how sturdy are pots and pans, are they thin
28207
No they are not thin, the pots have a nice weight to them and the pans are nice and light but well built. I am loving this cookware. I am not a professional, but I like good quality products. This is more than you would expect it to be considering the great price for the set.
28208
Heavy duty. Better than I have found in stores. My wife like them so that is a plus.
689716
I only just purchased mine a few weeks ago, but they seem very sturdy. Very thick bottoms and love to non stick ceramic coating!
1792023
Yes, the pot is very sturdy, as one would expect, the handles are metal and the top to mine is glass with a metal rim and lift handle. It goes from stovetop to oven, no problem.
575643
how much do they weigh? do you mean? I haven't weighed them, but they are pretty heavy. great pots. I love mine. I got mine at a thrift shop used though for real good deal, but they are great and so much healthier than metal pots and pans. get them. just don't pour cold water in them if they are hot from the stove, you will probably crack them. and don't drop them when they are full either.. but that's common sense. so to answer your question I don't know the exact weight, but they are heavy enough not thin and light weight
826906
We have older Faberware pots too. I bought this one for my son who has used it a lot and he has not complained - and he would have had it not been thick enough for even cooking. He uses it to make large meat sauces and soups. He's an engineer and is very fussy about his materials, but I can't say how thick it is. Hope this helps.
1821087
They are thin, but extremely sturdy. They're the same thickness and material as the regular dinnerware.
1657906
Calphalon is not as heavy as cast iron pots but just as durable. Nonstick quality is the same besides outrageous price of cast iron dutch oven pots. Good luck!!
1146650
Hi Sue,The handles are fine, just be careful not to touch the metal areas. Also, I advise you to use the pan for other things first to get used to them because these pots and pans are like iron pots-n-pans....they hold heat very well, so a little does it. Always start out small and work up to higher temps (lest you burn the stuff inside your pot). These are fabulous and I think you'll love it for what you want in peanut brittle.Ella
237290
It is heavy duty so it will hold up well.I have Anolon heavy duty pots and pans and have no complaints.
1667756
We did not have to. I guess it would depend on the type of pots and pans you have. If they were very heavy, I would reinforce. Regular pots and pans are fine. Hope this helps!
1625264
It is a very thick, sturdy pot. Walls are a little thinner than the bottom.
1935660
pots and pan are nice though the lids do not stay on very well. Probably advertised for 3+ because utensils have somewhat sharp edges and play food can break apart if used as a chew toy -- very thin plastic.
480947
It's not heavy duty. The upper shelf is adjustable for height, but held, not with brackets, but with pegs. I suppose you could store pots and pans, just not very big ones.
2115890
Yes they are strong! I have 6 pots and pans hanging from one steel rail. Love them!
706062
These pots are aluminum without weighted bottoms. They are not by any means lightweight, but neither are they "heavy weight". I do have a problem with pots sliding on my stove top grates, but that is due to the grates more than the pots. If that's a principal concern for you you should look at pots and pans with thick heat disbursement bottoms. For the price I am very happy with the quality and performance of this set.
667357
They are light and easy to use. My husband loves non stick pans since he is the cook but we also have Cuisinart stainless steel pots and pans that I love and use often. Light and easy to clean.
303951
Very well. They're not extremely thick, but they do seem to heat fairly evenly and I've found that things don't burn badly in them so long as I keep an eye on them. I use these pots constantly and have no complaints.